Pursuing the statistics, one would say that 49ers’ running back Carlos Hyde had a good afternoon in the one-sided loss to Carolina. He rushed for 45 yards on nine carries and caught six passes for another 32 yards. However, Hyde, by my accounting, only broke two tackles and only evaded two defenders. By contrast, wide …

Sticks and stones may break his bones, but lukewarm performance reviews won’t hurt Nnamdi Asomugha. A week after 49ers defensive coordinator Vic Fangio said it’s unclear if the 32-year-old cornerback has “enough gas left in his tank,” Asomugha was asked about his coach’s so-so assessment. …

When running back Kendall Hunter popped into the 49ers’ huddle for the first time in more than eight months Saturday afternoon, he was greeted by a hearty round of applause from members of the first-string offense. …

Hunter, who had 371 yards and averaged 5.2 yards a carry in 11 games last year, will re-join an active roster that includes running backs Frank Gore, 2012 second-round pick LaMichael James and Anthony Dixon. …